Immortal Engines: Life Extension and Immortality in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Language: English
Published by University of Georgia Press, 1996
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- Title
- Immortal Engines: Life Extension and Immortality in Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Author
- Edited by George Slusser, Gary Westfahl, and Eric S. Rabkin
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- No dust jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0820317330
- ISBN 13
- 9780820317335
- Item weight
- 0.08 pounds
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These nineteen original essays seek to recontextualize the subject of immortality, examining its influence as an ancient human aspiration while at the same time considering new scientific advances and their impact on life and literature. Grouped in three broad categories, the essays provide key information about and concepts of immortality, examine science fiction stories and scientific research to consider the prospects and possible effects of achieving immortality, and discuss immortality and life extension as literary themes. The topics the essays focus on, as well as the perspectives of the contributors, range widely: genetics, cryonics, Marxism, Darwinism, cyberspace, feminist writing, religion, Italian science fiction, film, children's literature, video games, and comic books.
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About the Author
George Slusser (Editor)
GEORGE SLUSSER is a professor comparative literature and director of the Eaton Program for Science Fiction and Fantasy Studies at the University of California, Riverside. He is the author or editor of nineteen books, including Styles of Creation (Georgia).
Gary Westfahl (Editor)
GARY WESTFAHL teaches at the University of California, Riverside.
GEORGE SLUSSER is a professor comparative literature and director of the Eaton Program for Science Fiction and Fantasy Studies at the University of California, Riverside. He is the author or editor of nineteen books, including Styles of Creation (Georgia).
Gary Westfahl (Editor)
GARY WESTFAHL teaches at the University of California, Riverside.
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